Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor

Definition

A semiconductor whose energy bandgap is substantially larger than that of silicon, such as silicon carbide or gallium nitride.

Application

Used to make power-conversion devices, including SiC Schottky diodes and MOSFETs.

Related concepts

• Bandgap
• Silicon Carbide
• Gallium Nitride

Evidence and further reading

• Evidence from www1.eere.energy.govhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/manufacturing/rd/pdfs/wide_bandgap_semiconductors_factsheet.pdf
• Evidence from nature.comhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-17985-9